John Robert Smith
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John Robert Smith served four terms as mayor of Meridian, Mississippi and currently serves as the President and CEO of Reconnecting America, a national non-profit transit research and advocacy think-tank.
in 1993 and re-elected three times. He decided not to run for a fifth term.
Board of Directors. He had served on the board since June 1998.
As mayor, Smith was known as a strong supporter of the arts. In 2005, he won a Public Leadership in the Arts Award from Americans for the Arts.
Biography
John Robert Smith was elected Mayor of MeridianMeridian, Mississippi
Meridian is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It is the sixth largest city in the state and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area...
in 1993 and re-elected three times. He decided not to run for a fifth term.
Recognition
In 2002, Smith was elected as Chairman of the Board of the AmtrakAmtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
Board of Directors. He had served on the board since June 1998.
As mayor, Smith was known as a strong supporter of the arts. In 2005, he won a Public Leadership in the Arts Award from Americans for the Arts.